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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.91, 638.60 and 271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.91, 638.60 and 271.88 is: 407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.91 : 638.60 = 271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.91/638.60 = 271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.91x = 638.60 × 271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.91x = 173,622.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,622.57/425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.65

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